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Spotted at the Waterloo Railway Exposition.
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Rapido announces new OO Gauge steam and diesel shunters http://dlvr.it/TVCqGL #DCC #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews
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Rapido announces new OO Gauge steam and diesel shunters http://dlvr.it/TVCq8P #DCC #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews
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New Dapol OO Gauge LMS coaches http://dlvr.it/TVBFFb #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews
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New Dapol OO Gauge LMS coaches http://dlvr.it/TVBD6X #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews
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Bachmann introduces Just Plug Sound System http://dlvr.it/TV46LR #Bachmann #ModelRailways #RailNews #RailAdvent
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Bachmann introduces Just Plug Sound System http://dlvr.it/TV3y9h #Bachmann #ModelRailways #RailNews #RailAdvent
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First paint job was horrid. I've stripped it down and done it again. This is with satin teak varnish and dry-brushing that involves putting varnish onto the brush, removing as much as possible on a paper towel and brushing what remains on.
It's very thin layers and takes a long time. This is with 20 layers, but I took a photo after each layer just for reference when I do the other side.
Meanwhile I'm 3d printing the bogies too.
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Here's the Ian Kirk parts against the Isinglass drawing to make sure I've got it right.
Then cut the parts away from the sprues - the sprues have other parts attached that are probably vital so I'll keep them.
Then put the plasticard stiffener in the jig.
The the parts get laid into the jig glue them together - well the next step is to make sure that if I run glue in between the parts, they don't all get glued to the jig so I'll test that first.
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Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvfyN #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge
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Dapol cancels GWR Churchward toplight coach project http://dlvr.it/TTvdMp #Churchward #Dapol #ModelRailways #OOGauge
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New one printed with five connectors - much more sturdy. It has occurred to me that the glue I'm going to use might stick to the PLA jig and maybe that's why people normally make them out of wood. Current plan is to cut a 600mm strip of paper to lay on the jig in case the glue keeps through and at least then the coach sides won't stick to the jig.
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First draft print - reasonably successful but not quite there yet. Printed in three parts so it'll fit on my printer.
I only put two connectors on so it's a bit wobbly at the joins.
Also, I prefer having an end stop at each end so I'm printing a 600mm one with more connectors and end stops.
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Bachmann reveals new tooling projects for Autumn 2026 http://dlvr.it/TTtWlk #Bachmann #Class37 #ModelRailways #NScale
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OK - sample jig made and I'm pretty pleased with it. The plasticard fits snugly in the recess and there is a 1.5mm ledge at the bottom of the carriage sides for the floor to fit neatly into. Printing a 600MM version overnight now.
Four of these brown bits of carriage sides need to be glued together precisely for each side which is why I've made the jig.
I will share this jig for others to print to help them once I am happy with it.
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I've started a couple of prep things.
1. I need a piece of plasticard which will y get glued to the coach side parts to give it strength. There's a piece in the kit which splits into two by hand - one is 13.5mm wide and one 14.5mm wide but I reckon we'll be ok as long as they fit into the jig - we'll see.
2. Books ordered.
2.1 LNER Carriages - Michael Harris
2.2 Chris Bishop Monographs from the LNER society -
I thought I'd combine my nerd-love of 3d Printing with building a jig.
Design complete in Tinkercad for the jig - test ones will look like this; one only has support at one side - I'll print them both and see how it goes and adjust if necessary.
Inspiration taken from here:
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OK - Isinglass drawing ordered. Now I need to make a jig.
I also contacted Ian Kirk about another thing and he replied straight away - nice bloke.
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New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnn38 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK
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New OO gauge wagon and brake van models from Rapido Trains UK http://dlvr.it/TTnl92 #ModelRailways #OOGauge #RailNews #RapidoTrainsUK
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Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgVQt #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways
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Kent railway to hold autumn model railway show http://dlvr.it/TTgTc0 #Eridge #Groombridge #Kent #ModelRailways